Synonyms for

Chicken

Verb / ˈtʃɪkʌn / Another word for chicken — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.

Synonyms & similar words

volaille chickenhearted wimp whitelivered gallusgallus yellow crybaby lilylivered yellowbellied poulet poultry fowl rooster hen bird game biddy capons chick cock duck goose pullet turkey pheasant quail partridge peafowl ostrich

Synonyms by register

Formal

poultry fowl

Informal

chick bird

Literary

gallinacean

Antonyms

brave courageous bold valiant heroic intrepid

Common collocations

  • chicken soup
  • fried chicken
  • chicken breast
  • chicken coop
  • chicken feed
  • chicken run
  • chicken little

Word family

noun chicken
adjective chicken

Usage note

As a noun, 'chicken' refers to the bird. As an adjective, it means cowardly, which is a common informal usage.

Example sentences

  1. My favorite meal is fried chicken with mashed potatoes.
  2. The farmer collects eggs from the chicken coop every morning.
  3. The little girl was afraid of the rooster in the yard.
  4. My dad grilled some chicken on the barbecue for dinner.
  5. The chef made a chicken and vegetable stir-fry for the party.

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